The first three mysteries in the suspenseful British police procedural series, now in one volume. This three-in-one crime thriller collection includes: Copycat: When the body of a young woman is found abandoned—with a note on it saying “Remember me?”—DI Melanie Watton and her team soon conclude that the murder, the method, and the appearance of the victim indeed remind them of something they’ve seen before. But the next victim makes them question everything they thought they knew . . . The Watcher: How do you solve a case when there isn’t a crime scene? After Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realize they have a complex case on their hands—and then discover that they’re up against a killer more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . The Cutter: Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, and she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief . . .

“A real page turner and one I lost several hours sleep to, wanting to turn just another page before I put it down. Another cracker from Charlotte Barnes, can't wait for the next.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars A writer interrogates a woman who may or may not have killed her husband, in a taut tale of psychological suspense by the author of Sincerely, Yours. After twenty-five years in the remote English countryside, living under an assumed name, Erica Miller has decided it’s time for the world to hear her story—from her point of view, rather than from the tabloids or the gossips who think she got away with murder. She hires Prudence Carr to write about her privileged childhood, her marriage, the affairs, the day her husband disappeared, and the day his body was found in the marshes. Despite evidence against her, the jury refused to convict, leaving Erica to live a life of quiet isolation. Erica has a lot to say. But as the story unfolds, so does Prudence. It is clear that this project could make Prudence’s career. In this compelling novel of mystery and deceit, everything will depend on who gets the last word . . .

The murder of a teenage boy reveals fractured relationships, in this twist-filled new psychological thriller by the author of Penance. Single mother Annie has spent ten years raising her daughter, Jessica, on her own—and now Jessica’s on the verge of adulthood. Annie’s just relieved that she’s found a sweetheart in Ryan, the son of her close friends, a respectable boy they’ve both known for years. But the fairy-tale romance between the two teenagers is not to be. As if the traumatic loss of her father wasn’t bad enough, Jessica has now lost her boyfriend—to a killer. Jessica is distraught. Ryan’s parents are in shock. And the heartbreak only grows as evidence begins to emerge that Ryan may not have been the upstanding young man that they thought. In the face of an unsolved murder and shocking revelations, those left behind struggle to move on and relationships start to fall apart under the strain. What was real? What was an illusion? And are some truths just too difficult to face?

Revisiting the past threatens a woman’s future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child. Emma and I did everything together—including getting kidnapped . . . As teenagers, we were both taken but only I survived. I promised myself that I would tell my story, and Emma’s story, when the time was right. Now here we are. I’m on the cusp of launching my true crime novel which is predicted to be a huge bestseller. Life is good. I have a home, a dog, and a woman who loves me—but I’m a complete fraud. Worse still, someone knows it. One way or another, I’ll find the person who is threatening me. One way or another, I’ll stop them. Whoever is sending me sinister fan mail, whoever is hoping to ruin it all, they should know one thing: I’ll do whatever it takes to survive. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again . . . “Mind. Blown!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars “Excellent thriller!” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars “A brilliant twist . . . keeps you gripped.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller.” —Donna’s Book Blog “Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady

From the author of The Things I Didn’t Do: She never reported the men who attacked her years ago. Now someone is taking revenge . . . Years ago at university, Celia’s boyfriend turned on her in a horrifying way—joining with his friends to sexually assault her during a party. Celia didn’t go to the police. She told no one except her best friend, Lily. She just wanted to move on with her life. Now, her settled life with her beloved husband and daughter has been disrupted when one of her assailants is found dead. Celia can’t help but wonder if the friend she confided in—who’s gone on to become a private investigator—could be capable of murder. So she decides to search for answers. But her pursuit takes her down a path Celia never expected—and raises an even more terrifying question: Is she capable of murder herself?

“Took my breath away . . . It had me hooked from start to finish and I could not put it down . . . If I could, would give 10 stars!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars A risky affair goes badly awry, in this crime thriller set in a deceptively idyllic English village from the author of The Things I Didn’t Do. In their pretty countryside home, Agnes and Fin appear to be just another happily married couple among their neighbours. But their attempts to conceive a child have failed, and amid the tension and pressure, they begin to experiment with their relationship. However, when Agnes engages in the same practice with her lover, the man across the street, it has far reaching consequences. When her lover dies, and the police start to investigate, Agnes fears the possibility of them closing in. But just how far will she go to save herself?

She’s the only one her imprisoned husband will confess to—but what he has to say may destroy her—in this chilling new novel by the author of A True Crime . . . Edward O’Connor has been in prison for twenty-seven years. Now he’s ready to admit to the crimes the police have always suspected him of. But there’s a catch: Edward will only speak to his estranged wife, Maggie. Since her husband’s incarceration, Maggie has tried to live a quiet existence. But with the media relentlessly tracking her down, she’s had to repeatedly pack up her life and move with her two sons. The detectives are desperate for Maggie’s help. Only she can unlock Edward’s secrets. But during her visits, he wants to discuss their marriage, their holidays, and their sons, leaving Maggie with questions about the past. As the press begins hounding her family once again and the string of confessions continues, Maggie soon realizes the final revelation might be one she would rather never hear . . .